Apple Apple-Device-Support Question Answer
Why are passkeys more secure than passwords?
They generate a unique shared secret for every account on the device.
They work on Apple devices only.
They use XProtect to create signed certificates in iCloud Keychain.
They are less vulnerable to phishing.
Passkeys use public-private key pairs synced via iCloud Keychain, making them resistant to phishing as they’re site-specific and not entered manually.
Option A: Shared secrets aren’t the mechanism.
Option B: Platform exclusivity isn’t the reason.
Option C: XProtect isn’t involved.
TESTED 25 Oct 2026
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